--- product_id: 121625159 title: "Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time-A Pandava Novel Book 1 (Pandava Series)" price: "$24.11" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/121625159-rick-riordan-presents-aru-shah-and-the-end-of-time store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time-A Pandava Novel Book 1 (Pandava Series) **Price:** $24.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time-A Pandava Novel Book 1 (Pandava Series) - **How much does it cost?** $24.11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/121625159-rick-riordan-presents-aru-shah-and-the-end-of-time) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Best-selling author Rick Riordan introduces this fantasy adventure by New York Times best-selling author, Roshani Chokshi, inspired by the great epics she grew up on. Named one of 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time by Time magazine! Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school. While her classmates are jetting off to family vacations in exotic locales, she'll be spending her autumn break at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, waiting for her mom to return from her latest archeological trip. Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur? One day, three schoolmates show up at Aru's doorstep to catch her in a lie. They don't believe her claim that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it. Just a quick light, Aru thinks. Then she can get herself out of this mess and never ever fib again. But lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction. Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and it's up to Aru to save them. The only way to stop the demon is to find the reincarnations of the five legendary Pandava brothers, protagonists of the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata , and journey through the Kingdom of Death. But how is one girl in Spider-Man pajamas supposed to do all that ? A New York Times best-seller. Endorsed by Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, soon to be a series on Disney+. Enjoy the entire Aru Shah Pandava series! Aru Shah and the End of Time (book 1) Aru Shah and the Song of Death (book 2) Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes (book 3) Review: Read this book - Aru Shah walked into my heart and refused to leave. What sets this one apart is how effortlessly it draws from Hindu mythology — it made the world feel genuinely fresh rather than like a Western hero's journey in a new costume. The humor is sharp without trying too hard, the friendship dynamics are warm, and the adventure moves. I didn't want it to end. Review: An unforgettable adventure for every age - “Aru Shah and the End of Time” is one of the first novels published by Rick Riordan’s new imprint Rick Riordan Presents. Following the same style of Mr. Riordan’s Percy Jackson novels, Aru Shah is about a young girl who finds out she is the reincarnation of one of the Pandava brothers after a series of unfortunate events (she tried to impress some popular kids and then well…the end of time began). Roshani Chokshi introduces the reader a rich world of Indian mythology, which turns out is much more wild and colorful than Greek/Roman mythology. In this middle-grade novel, Ms. Chokshi takes us in an unforgettable adventure that will make you wish you had your own glowing ball of crazy magic. Aru Shah is the first story I have read by Ms. Chokshi, and I'm impressed. Ms. Chokshi is a flowery writer. And I don’t mean that in the way that she writes nonsense, but that her prose is like a garden of flowers — beautiful, delicate, fierce, colorful and wonderful to all the senses. She blends modernity and mythology so effortlessly I would sometimes forget that we do not live in Aru’s world. Speaking of Aru, the main protagonist of this little adventure, she is amazing. Aru reminded me of me, a young girl with a wild imagination and no real friends to share it with. Unlike me, Aru had spark and strength to go do what is right even when it is wrong, but most importantly she would stand up for herself with no fear (even though there is much to fear). Aru’s character grows throughout the novel is something I wish upon everyone that age, finding their inner strength to acknowledge your fault/weaknesses and use them to your advantage to save the world from ending. Even though she is only 12 years old, Aru is a character that any person of any age can appreciate, love and see themselves in. Aru’s world is filled with interesting and fleshed out characters who will win your heart. Like Boo, Mini, the palace, and Chitrigupta (just to name a few). Each one of the characters felt independent with their own little quirks. You’ll cheer for them and wish to protect them. Yes, even the palace. This story is about adventure, friendship, family, sisterhood, trying not to die, but most importantly it is about self-acceptance. I look forward to Aru’s next adventure in Aru Shah and the Song of Death. WHICH BY THE WAY!!! There is a boy on the cover!!! *eyebrow wiggles* ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #27,140 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Children's Asian Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths #23 in Children's Paranormal Fantasy #575 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,062 Reviews | ## Images ![Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time-A Pandava Novel Book 1 (Pandava Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81v-Vqx5SAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read this book *by J***R on March 18, 2026* Aru Shah walked into my heart and refused to leave. What sets this one apart is how effortlessly it draws from Hindu mythology — it made the world feel genuinely fresh rather than like a Western hero's journey in a new costume. The humor is sharp without trying too hard, the friendship dynamics are warm, and the adventure moves. I didn't want it to end. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unforgettable adventure for every age *by A***A on October 4, 2018* “Aru Shah and the End of Time” is one of the first novels published by Rick Riordan’s new imprint Rick Riordan Presents. Following the same style of Mr. Riordan’s Percy Jackson novels, Aru Shah is about a young girl who finds out she is the reincarnation of one of the Pandava brothers after a series of unfortunate events (she tried to impress some popular kids and then well…the end of time began). Roshani Chokshi introduces the reader a rich world of Indian mythology, which turns out is much more wild and colorful than Greek/Roman mythology. In this middle-grade novel, Ms. Chokshi takes us in an unforgettable adventure that will make you wish you had your own glowing ball of crazy magic. Aru Shah is the first story I have read by Ms. Chokshi, and I'm impressed. Ms. Chokshi is a flowery writer. And I don’t mean that in the way that she writes nonsense, but that her prose is like a garden of flowers — beautiful, delicate, fierce, colorful and wonderful to all the senses. She blends modernity and mythology so effortlessly I would sometimes forget that we do not live in Aru’s world. Speaking of Aru, the main protagonist of this little adventure, she is amazing. Aru reminded me of me, a young girl with a wild imagination and no real friends to share it with. Unlike me, Aru had spark and strength to go do what is right even when it is wrong, but most importantly she would stand up for herself with no fear (even though there is much to fear). Aru’s character grows throughout the novel is something I wish upon everyone that age, finding their inner strength to acknowledge your fault/weaknesses and use them to your advantage to save the world from ending. Even though she is only 12 years old, Aru is a character that any person of any age can appreciate, love and see themselves in. Aru’s world is filled with interesting and fleshed out characters who will win your heart. Like Boo, Mini, the palace, and Chitrigupta (just to name a few). Each one of the characters felt independent with their own little quirks. You’ll cheer for them and wish to protect them. Yes, even the palace. This story is about adventure, friendship, family, sisterhood, trying not to die, but most importantly it is about self-acceptance. I look forward to Aru’s next adventure in Aru Shah and the Song of Death. WHICH BY THE WAY!!! There is a boy on the cover!!! *eyebrow wiggles* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Complex Mythology with Complex Characters, Great read! *by A***G on November 26, 2018* It took me a bit to get into this book. I was expecting the quick dive in I am used to with Rick Riordan's books, since this is part of his imprint. The main character (or heroine, as she would prefer) is deeply flawed. Which, in the end makes for some really interesting character growth opportunities. She is almost a pathological liar at the beginning of the book. She has good reasons for it, which a lot of kids her age can probably relate to. I never lied on that scale, but I can really sympathize with her. She has an almost resentful relationship with her mother, who is always away on business trips and always forgetting things that are important to Aru. Aru also has a difficult time connecting with the kids in her school--the lies are her shield from what she thinks is inevitable mockery. Ultimately, Aru really wants to fit in, but because she doesn't think she will she choose to lie about why she doesn't fit in. This leads to her making a very poor choice and awakening a demon who is bent on destroying the world. She's thrown on a quest (While in her Spiderman pjs) to save the world and her only help is another girl her age, Mini, who is afraid that everything is going to kill her in some way and a talking pigeon. Its a fun story and pulls in the colorful world of Indian mythology really well. I also REALLY loved having girl characters driving the narrative. I will be looking forward to checking out the next book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time-A Pandava Novel Book 1 (Pandava Series) - Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Song of Death-A Pandava Novel Book 2 (Pandava Series) - Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes-A Pandava Novel Book 3 (Pandava Series) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/121625159-rick-riordan-presents-aru-shah-and-the-end-of-time](https://www.desertcart.us/products/121625159-rick-riordan-presents-aru-shah-and-the-end-of-time) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*